I went downstairs, heading to the library since detention was still in session. Suddenly, I heard footsteps coming down the stairs behind me. When I turned around, it was Paige.
She arrived at the same time that Mr. Dave walked in through the main entrance.
"Oh, the delivery guy's here!" Paige said excitedly.
We both walked over to Mr. Dave, and I noticed the knowing smile he gave me when he looked my way. He immediately handed Paige her package.
"Thank goodness it got here on time. I ordered these shoes just for the initiation event," Paige chattered.
"Hurry up and unbox it," I teased.
"Will do! See you at dinner, Bern!"
Mr. Dave and I watched her head back upstairs. As soon as the coast was clear, I handed him another letter.
"Sorry to trouble you again, Mr. Dave," I said.
It was the second letter I'd written; I hadn't contacted Mom in a while. I just hoped she was doing okay. I missed her so much, especially after eve
I got off the bus and looked around at the vast forested area. Rows of tents were neatly divided between the boys' and girls' areas. Students were gathered in small groups here and there. Not far from the tents stood a large, two-story wooden building that looked like a cottage and was super cool."Bernice!"That unmistakable voice called out. I turned and smiled widely at Genesis. He immediately threw his arms around me."I missed you so much!" he said brightly.Behind us, Jasher and Zach cleared their throats sharply and in unison.Thankfully, the bus ride had been uneventful. We kept our distance; I sat alone near the front, across from Luna Dawn.I glanced at Jasher, who had already joined his dormmates. Zach did the same. Meanwhile, Genesis took my bag, looped his arm through mine, and led me toward the girls' tents."This place is amazing, Genesis," I said in awe."You think so?" Our pack gathers here often, and some wedd
"Come on, let's get your things," Jasher said, pushing past me and waiting by my bedroom door. "Come on, Bernice."Honestly, I didn't want to be around either of them. But in a situation like this, what choice did I have?I entered the room, and Jasher followed me in. He grabbed the bag I'd packed by the bed. Our eyes met briefly, but I looked away and rushed out.After we left the dorm, we walked side by side, a bit of distance between us."You okay?" Jasher finally asked, breaking the silence.Should I keep staying silent? I feel bad seeing Jasher looking so gloomy. Is he acting like this because of our argument?If I keep ignoring him, things will only get worse.Deep down, I know Jasher is trying hard to change, especially when it comes to me. Am I really going to be stubborn and pretend he doesn't matter?Mom always says that everyone deserves a second chance, no matter how badly they've messed up.But Dad wasn't li
I glanced at the glass bookshelf, where all the books were neatly arranged. Honestly... I was curious about the book on King Max. Miss Olive seemed rushed, hastily stuffing her things into her bag before standing up quickly."Bernice, could you lock up the library for me? You can leave the key with Luna Hester," she asked.I nodded. "All right, Miss.""Well then, see you later. Have fun at your initiation, okay?"With those parting words, Miss Olive left the library, leaving me alone inside. I stood still momentarily, my gaze again drawn to the glass bookshelf—its key still hanging on the lock.Well, I guess it wouldn't hurt to read the book for a bit, right?I quickly went to the glass cabinet and carefully took out the old-looking book. I slipped it into my jacket. No one saw it, and Miss Olive probably didn't even realize it was there.After locking the cabinet, I left the library and closed the door. My footsteps echoed down
Two days of waiting felt like forever.Bernice is ignoring me altogether. It's as if she's disappeared. I've been trying to find her, but she's going out of her way to avoid me. I can't keep chasing after her like this; I might get detention again.Or worse, the school might start watching my every move.This is driving me crazy!I hadn't seen Bernice or her friends in the cafeteria this past two days. Once all the students had left for the initiation event, the academy felt like a haunted building.Despite the emptiness, I hadn't run into Bernice at all."Your detention time is up," said Alpha Jace, patting my shoulder and smiling slightly. "Stay out of trouble, okay?""Yes, Alpha." I nodded in resignation."Are you joining the initiation event?"I nodded again. "Yeah, with Zachary and Bernice. They're the only ones who haven't been yet, right?""Hm... Ah, yes, you're right. Just make sure not to stir up any caus
I saw Bernice leave the library shortly after Miss Olive. I watched her from a distance, thinking she wouldn't notice me.I leaned against a tree trunk, feeling my chest tighten with emotion. What exactly happened between Bernice and me that messed up our relationship?Everything was fine—more than fine, actually. I felt lucky that the Moon Goddess had given me a second chance. But after I marked her, it all came crashing down.What kind of oath must I take for Bernice to believe I never tried to charm her? I genuinely love her.'You shouldn't have said anything.'Borom's growl echoed in my head."I can't lie to my mate," I snorted.'Well, yeah... that's true. But I didn't feel her wolf, Jasher. Still, I knew she was your mate. It's just different than Yasmin.'"Bernice doesn't have a wolf. She's half-human, remember?"'Can't you pray to the Moon Goddess for a different mate? Things with humans or half-humans are c
I went downstairs, heading to the library since detention was still in session. Suddenly, I heard footsteps coming down the stairs behind me. When I turned around, it was Paige.She arrived at the same time that Mr. Dave walked in through the main entrance."Oh, the delivery guy's here!" Paige said excitedly.We both walked over to Mr. Dave, and I noticed the knowing smile he gave me when he looked my way. He immediately handed Paige her package."Thank goodness it got here on time. I ordered these shoes just for the initiation event," Paige chattered."Hurry up and unbox it," I teased."Will do! See you at dinner, Bern!"Mr. Dave and I watched her head back upstairs. As soon as the coast was clear, I handed him another letter."Sorry to trouble you again, Mr. Dave," I said.It was the second letter I'd written; I hadn't contacted Mom in a while. I just hoped she was doing okay. I missed her so much, especially after eve